Education and Health take priority 2021 ACT budget

ACT, Budget, Filipinos in Canberra

Health and Education are the top priorities of this year's budget. The ACT Government will also set aside funds for public housing Source: Sam Mooy/Getty Images

Health and education are the priority for this year's budget and allocating a huge amount for COVID-19 vaccine roll-out


Highlights
  • One billion dollar will be allocated for redevelopment and expansion of Canberra Hospital
 

Also included is an intensified information campaign on the COVID-19 vaccine roll out.

  • Construction of schools around ACT's newest suburbs 
  • Development of Public Housing for Canberra residents who have lost their jobs and homes as a result of the pandemic


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